Tux jacket conversion

[sydnie7]

Nearly finished with the accompanying vest and bow tie -- just hand work, buttons and such. Final press and we'll be on our way on schedule, noonish tomorrow. Pics on Monday, if I survive!

FYI bow tie is black dupioni silk (all I could get on short notice) and vest is black wool that I had on hand, from back when I was thinking of making a PC from scratch. I might have been able to create a vest out of the remaining pants fabric, but that would have taken more time and fiddling. With a reasonably matching piece of yardage on hand, why bother? But it's a thought for other DIYers who are playing with a full monkey suit.

Oh, bow tie pattern is free online from Burda. Vest is from a Burda pattern I had on hand, except the pattern has a high neckline, 5 buttons, and those pointy vest front bottoms. I re-cut the neckline to better match the jacket, reduced it to 3 buttons, and cut the lower edge straight across and just a tad higher.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Very nice conversion! That's an understatement, actually.

Let's see....

What a georgeous jacket!

I think I've lost my title as the DIY queen.

Oh well.

Be well,

Star